THE HOLY GOSPEL ACCORDING TO SAINT ZALERA: CHAPTER 3

CHAPTER 3

¹And it came to pass, when Ajora was about twenty years old, the time was fulfilled for Him to arise and go forth among the kingdoms of the land, to preach the glad tidings of the coming Paradise and to teach the law of the Lord.
²In those days, the multitudes were sorely troubled, for the kingdoms were plagued by strife, injustice, and darkness; and many hearts were heavy with despair, longing for the salvation promised from on high.
³And Ajora, seeing the multitude, was moved with compassion, for He knew that the hour of deliverance had come, and the voice of the Lord must be heard among all peoples.
⁴Therefore, He went out from the town of Betalon, accompanied by His disciples whom He had called to Himself, twelve in number, chosen for their faith and steadfastness.
⁵These were: Velius, the faithful; Duma, the just; Zalera, the scribe; Zebeb, the strong; Hashmal, the steadfast; Ultima, the wise; Sel, the merciful; Queklain, the patient; Rophochehe, the learned; Adrammelech, the humble; Cheraub, the fiery; and Leviathan, the mighty.
⁶And Ajora began to teach in the villages and cities, proclaiming the Kingdom of God and calling all to repentance, that they might prepare their hearts for the day of judgment and the dawning of Paradise.
⁷He spake plainly, yet with a power that drew the multitudes to Him; His voice was like a clarion call in the wilderness, awakening the souls of men and women to the truth of the Lord.
⁸And many followed Him from place to place, leaving their homes and livelihoods to hear His words, and to witness the signs and wonders that He performed among them.
⁹For Ajora taught not as the scribes and priests of the Pharist sect, whose hearts were hardened and whose lips spoke vanity; but as one who had authority from the Most High, with love and mercy shining in His countenance.
¹⁰His doctrine was one of hope and renewal, bidding all to forsake their sins and to walk in the path of righteousness, that they might enter into the Kingdom prepared for the faithful.
¹¹And He revealed the mysteries of the Lord, explaining the nature of Paradise, the reward of the just, and the punishment of the wicked; exhorting His disciples to be steadfast and unwavering in their faith.
¹²Many of the rulers and elders heard His words, and were filled with envy and fear, for His teaching undermined their power and revealed their falsehoods.
¹³Yet Ajora’s multitudes grew, for His word was like seed cast upon good ground, bearing fruit in the hearts of those who heard and believed.
¹⁴Among those who followed Him were men and women of every kind: the poor and the rich, the sick and the strong, the learned and the simple; all drawn by the light that shone from Ajora’s presence.
¹⁵And in all His journeys, Ajora was accompanied by His twelve disciples, whom He taught privately the deeper truths of the Lord’s law and the meaning of His mission.
¹⁶He charged them to be as lamps set upon a hill, that their light might not be hidden, but shine forth to guide the lost and to teach the way of salvation.
¹⁷And the disciples took upon themselves the burdens of the ministry, preaching to the towns and villages in His name, healing the sick, and casting out the spirits of darkness.
¹⁸But Ajora remained the shepherd of the flock, gathering His disciples to Himself often, and instructing them with patience and wisdom.
¹⁹He showed them that the Kingdom of God is not of this world, nor bound by the laws of men, but is a kingdom of the heart, where truth and love reign supreme.
²⁰And He taught them humility, saying, “He that would be greatest among thee must be the servant of all; for the Lord exalteth the humble and bringeth down the proud.”
²¹As Ajora journeyed from place to place, His fame spread abroad, and many miracles followed in His wake, confirming the power of the Lord and strengthening the faith of the people.
²²Yet He sought not glory for Himself, but gave praise to the Father, saying, “I am but the servant sent to prepare the way; it is the Lord who worketh through me, and His will shall be done.”
²³And so, the ministry of Ajora began in earnest, a beacon of light shining forth in the darkness, calling all men to repentance and the hope of eternal life.
²⁴In the towns and fields, the people gathered to hear Him speak, and many hearts were turned from the ways of sin to the path of righteousness.
²⁵The twelve disciples grew in faith and understanding, learning to bear the trials and persecutions that would surely come, for the word of the Lord is a sword that divideth, and a fire that purifieth.
²⁶Ajora warned them of the tribulations ahead, saying, “The world shall hate thee for My name’s sake, and ye shall be as sheep among wolves; but fear not, for I am with thee always, even unto the end of the age.”
²⁷And He gave them power to heal the sick, to cast out unclean spirits, and to preach the Gospel of the Kingdom, that the work of the Lord might spread far and wide.
²⁸Thus, the days of His ministry were filled with toil and teaching, with healing and hope; and the multitude followed Him with joy and reverence.
²⁹And it was so that Ajora’s ministry began as the dawn of a new day, heralding the coming of Paradise, and the salvation of all who would believe in Him.
³⁰Blessed be the name of the Lord God, who sent His Son to dwell among men, to teach, to heal, and to save; for His mercy endureth forever, and His truth is a lamp unto our feet.
³¹Let all who hear these words remember the beginning of Ajora’s ministry, and the faithfulness of His disciples, who went forth boldly in His name.
³²And let none be faint-hearted, but take up the cause of the Lord and follow Him, that they may enter the Kingdom prepared from the foundation of the world.
³³For the Son of God came not to be served, but to serve; and to give His life as a ransom for many.
³⁴Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit; as it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be, world without end. Amen.

▷THE SEVEN SCRIPTURES OF THE CHURCH OF GLABADOS
    ▷THE HOLY GOSPEL OF OUR LORD, SAINT AJORA
        ▷THE HOLY GOSPEL ACCORDING TO SAINT ZALERA
            ▶1—2—3—4—5—6—7—8—9—10—11

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